Aranya meaning: Wilderness

Aranya name meaning

Literal meaning of Aranya:

Aranya is a Sanskrit word which means forest. (Sanskrit अरण्य)

Intended meaning of Aranya:

Sanskrit name Aranya is an ancient word which means forest. Reference of Sanskrit name Aranya is found in Epics like Riga Veda, Arthav Veda and Harivansh.Aranya is mentioned in Riga Veda and Unadi Sutra (उणादि-सूत्र). Mention of Aranya is also found in Arthav Veda and Vajsaneyiya Sanhita (वाजसनेयि-संहिता) where it is used as wilderness, desert or forest. Aranya was a son of Manu Raivatt as mentioned in Harivansh. Lexicographers like Amar Singh and Halayudh have also mentioned this name with the meanings as a kind of tree or of a teacher.

Popularity of Aranya

US Popularity Trend for Aranya

According to the graph Aranya is not a very famous name in USA.Aranya is a bit popular in India. It is used by nearly 200 people as the name of their babies.

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